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Smooth Shift Kit

The design principles that made our Six-Speed Overdrive shift so smooth were applied to create a shift drum/pillow block kit that will bolt on to any 5-speed and give super smooth and precise shifting. The pillow blocks included with the kit are machined from our 6061-T6 extrusion stock for a significant increase in strength over stock. The roller shift drum features the same enhancements as the replacement 5-speed drum shown, as well as a revised detent profile for roller compatibility. 

PN Description Fitment Kit Comes With
170-5-A
Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 1980-1997 FLT-FLH, Dyna, & Softail  Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, and fasteners
171-5-A Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 1998-2000 FLT-FLH & Dyna, 1998-1999 Softail Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, fasteners, and neutral switch
172-5-A Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 2001-2006 FLT-FLH, 2001-2005 Dyna, 2000-2006 Softail Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, fasteners, eccentric screw, nut, shifter pawl

*Whenever replacing your ratchet pawl, we recommend replacing the seal (PN12045) snap ring (68010) and washer (6497HW) as well.

The 5-Speed Smooth Shift Kits are replacement drum kits for stock OEM PN 33320-79C and PN 33383-02. 

Instructions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BAKER Drivetrain reserves the right to change prices, terms or policies at any time without notice. Orders can be pre-paid using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or PayPal. All orders not pre-paid will be sent C.O.D. certified check or money order only unless pre-approved for company check acceptance. Any orders from outside the USA must be pre-paid in US funds via wire transfer; a $30 transfer fee will apply. Prices shown are F.O.B. Haslett, MI.

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

BAKER™ transmission assemblies and transmission builder 's kits, are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase or up to 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. All other BAKER products are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase or up to 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for the following; Warranty does not cover clutch plate wear, throw out bearing failures or mainshaft breakage due to improper clutch nut installation.Electrical components carry a 30-day warranty; cosmetic finishes (chrome plating, hard anodizing, powder coating) are covered for 60 days. Certain promotional products may carry a shorter warranty as specified at the time of purchase. If the product is found by BAKER to be defective, such products will, at the option of BAKER, be replaced or repaired at cost to BAKER.In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or write BAKER immediately with a description of the problem. If it is deemed necessary for BAKER to make an evaluation to determine whether the transmission assembly or transmission kit or accessory is defective, the entire transmission assembly, whether originally purchased as an assembly or kit, must be properly packaged and returned prepaid to BAKER with a copy of the original purchase invoice. If after evaluation by BAKER a defect in materials and/or workmanship is found, BAKER will, at their option, repair or replace the defective part of the assembly.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

Returns are permitted within 30 days of the delivery date. Any merchandise returned for any reason (exchange, credit or modification) must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number or it will be refused. Call BAKER to obtain this number prior to returning goods for any reason. There is a 15% re-stocking fee for all returned items. BAKER is not liable for any shipping.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS

NOTE: Limited warranty does not cover labor or other costs or expenses incidental to the repair and or replacement of BAKER products.This warranty does not apply if one or more of the following situations is judged by BAKER to be relevant: BAKER OEM transmissions ; (these are subject to the OEM manufacturers warranty only), Improper installation , accident, modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts, transmission oils or lubricants), racing, high performance application, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited to improper maintenance), or improper repair. BAKER shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with a BAKER transmission assembly, transmission kit, component or part. Consequential damages shall include without limitation, loss of use, income or profit, or losses sustained as the result of injury (including death) to any person or loss of or damage to property.BAKER transmissions, transmission kits and accessories are designed exclusively for use in American V-Twin motorcycles. BAKER shall have no warranty or liability obligation if BAKER parts are used in any other application.If it is determined that a BAKER product has been disassembled during the warranty period for any reason, this limited warranty will no longer apply unless you were instructed to do so by a BAKER Drivetrain technician for diagnostic purposes.



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KW
03/02/2024
Kerry W.
Canada
  • What model motorcycle do you ride? 2001 Indian Spirit

Fit and Function

Replaced the OEM unit with the Smooth Shift kit because the shifting is more consistent and no more annoying struggle with finding neutral. Great improvement on an already functional design.

AD
11/27/2023
ANDREW D.
United States United States
  • What model motorcycle do you ride? 99 Softail Heritage

Saved my Softail Transmission.. I found neutral

I drove to pickup my part so I could ride my bike that coming weekend.. last sunny good temperatures before winter. Thanks to the people at Bakers for helping me..

TJ
10/24/2023
taryn j.
United States United States
  • What model motorcycle do you ride? 2000 FXDL / 2002 FXD

Much smoother!!

Noticeably better. I’ll eventually get in and do the pawl as well but very happy with it! It’s a MUST for 2000 dynas

A
08/04/2023
Anonymous
Canada Canada
  • What model motorcycle do you ride? 1998 road king

smooth shift kit

install a new smooth shift kit from baker on a 1998 road king and it works great ! also very friendly staff when i talked them on the phone.

DH
01/10/2023
Dan H.
Canada Canada
  • What model motorcycle do you ride? FXDWG 2004 - Bike of the Gods

Pricey but well worth the Canadian Peso

Real people, no bots, fun and knowledgeable. JT is very helpful in tech support on chat or get this live on a phone. They will even call you back. At some point you will need a bit or lot of guidance installing kit. I cabbed out shift drum, pawl, and lever. Just the nature of the process. You will then be glad you handed over money to this outfit. They deal and sell direct to me in Canada as network up here is useless.

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The design principles that made our Six-Speed Overdrive shift so smooth were applied to create a shift drum/pillow block kit that will bolt on to any 5-speed and give super smooth and precise shifting. The pillow blocks included with the kit are machined from our 6061-T6 extrusion stock for a significant increase in strength over stock. The roller shift drum features the same enhancements as the replacement 5-speed drum shown, as well as a revised detent profile for roller compatibility. 

PN Description Fitment Kit Comes With
170-5-A
Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 1980-1997 FLT-FLH, Dyna, & Softail  Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, and fasteners
171-5-A Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 1998-2000 FLT-FLH & Dyna, 1998-1999 Softail Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, fasteners, and neutral switch
172-5-A Roller 5-speed Smooth Shift Kit 2001-2006 FLT-FLH, 2001-2005 Dyna, 2000-2006 Softail Drum, pillow blocks, top cover gasket, fasteners, eccentric screw, nut, shifter pawl

*Whenever replacing your ratchet pawl, we recommend replacing the seal (PN12045) snap ring (68010) and washer (6497HW) as well.

The 5-Speed Smooth Shift Kits are replacement drum kits for stock OEM PN 33320-79C and PN 33383-02. 

Instructions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BAKER Drivetrain reserves the right to change prices, terms or policies at any time without notice. Orders can be pre-paid using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or PayPal. All orders not pre-paid will be sent C.O.D. certified check or money order only unless pre-approved for company check acceptance. Any orders from outside the USA must be pre-paid in US funds via wire transfer; a $30 transfer fee will apply. Prices shown are F.O.B. Haslett, MI.

LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

BAKER™ transmission assemblies and transmission builder 's kits, are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase or up to 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. All other BAKER products are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase or up to 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first, except for the following; Warranty does not cover clutch plate wear, throw out bearing failures or mainshaft breakage due to improper clutch nut installation.Electrical components carry a 30-day warranty; cosmetic finishes (chrome plating, hard anodizing, powder coating) are covered for 60 days. Certain promotional products may carry a shorter warranty as specified at the time of purchase. If the product is found by BAKER to be defective, such products will, at the option of BAKER, be replaced or repaired at cost to BAKER.In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or write BAKER immediately with a description of the problem. If it is deemed necessary for BAKER to make an evaluation to determine whether the transmission assembly or transmission kit or accessory is defective, the entire transmission assembly, whether originally purchased as an assembly or kit, must be properly packaged and returned prepaid to BAKER with a copy of the original purchase invoice. If after evaluation by BAKER a defect in materials and/or workmanship is found, BAKER will, at their option, repair or replace the defective part of the assembly.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

Returns are permitted within 30 days of the delivery date. Any merchandise returned for any reason (exchange, credit or modification) must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number or it will be refused. Call BAKER to obtain this number prior to returning goods for any reason. There is a 15% re-stocking fee for all returned items. BAKER is not liable for any shipping.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS

NOTE: Limited warranty does not cover labor or other costs or expenses incidental to the repair and or replacement of BAKER products.This warranty does not apply if one or more of the following situations is judged by BAKER to be relevant: BAKER OEM transmissions ; (these are subject to the OEM manufacturers warranty only), Improper installation , accident, modification (including but not limited to use of unauthorized parts, transmission oils or lubricants), racing, high performance application, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited to improper maintenance), or improper repair. BAKER shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with a BAKER transmission assembly, transmission kit, component or part. Consequential damages shall include without limitation, loss of use, income or profit, or losses sustained as the result of injury (including death) to any person or loss of or damage to property.BAKER transmissions, transmission kits and accessories are designed exclusively for use in American V-Twin motorcycles. BAKER shall have no warranty or liability obligation if BAKER parts are used in any other application.If it is determined that a BAKER product has been disassembled during the warranty period for any reason, this limited warranty will no longer apply unless you were instructed to do so by a BAKER Drivetrain technician for diagnostic purposes.